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Aureus - Antoninus Pius TR P COS III DES IIII; Victory
| Gold | 7.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 143-144 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, flying right, holding trophy in both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P COS III DES IIII
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium, Designatus Quartum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time, elect for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.02–7.205 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Antoninus Pius. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and dominance over its territories.
